In brief

Sierra’s Light Foundation will sponsor a Bowl-a-thon fund-raiser Oct.

7 at Kona Lanes in Costa Mesa.

The foundation is seeking donations of gift certificates, merchandise

and other items from local businesses for a raffle to be held during the

Bowl-a-thon.

The event will raise funds to promote awareness and improve safety for

children in group settings. The foundation was founded in memory of

Sierra Soto, 4, and Brandon Wiener, 3, who were killed May 3, 1999 at a

Costa Mesa preschool when a man drove into the playground.

This year, the foundation helped Girls Inc., a Costa Mesa preschool,

heighten its security with a new fence.

The Bowl-a-thon and a children’s talent show are the foundation’s two

major fund-raisers.

Kona Lanes is at 2699 Harbor Blvd. Businesses wishing to provide

donations should call Pamela Wiener, Bowl-a-thon chairwoman, at (949)

645-0944.